48 | Thwaites Aluminium T T Bernadette Cooney It’s all about quality and precision Thwaites Aluminium has built a strong reputation in the Southland, Central Otago, and Queenstown Lakes districts serving both commercial and residential sectors. “Partnering with Omega, a company that aligns with our sustainability values, strengthens our commitment to eco-friendly practices. Our goal is to be the number-one service provider in our industry and region.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT In business since 1989, Thwaites Aluminium has built a strong reputation in the Southland, Central Otago, and Queenstown Lakes districts serving both commercial and residential sectors, working closely with builders, architects, and homeowners to deliver high-quality aluminium joinery. The aluminium joinery manufacturer, with operations in Invercargill and a sales office in Frankton/Queenstown, achieved a significant milestone last year, by becoming an approved fabricator for Omega Windows and Doors. With Omega Windows and Doors as their system supplier, Thwaites Aluminium is poised to offer an even broader range of high-performance, thermally broken and non-thermally broken window and door solutions for both residential and commercial projects. “As an approved fabricator for Omega Windows and Doors, we are ensuring our customers get the best products available in the market,” says Asitha Abeysinghe, Thwaites Aluminium branch manager. “Omega is a trusted supplier out of New Plymouth, and this partnership allows us to deliver New Zealand-made, with low-carbon emission, best practice methods aluminium joinery solutions for residential and commercial applications,” says Asitha. Omega is the first New Zealand aluminium window and door supplier to achieve third-party Toitū Carbon Reduce product certification by Toitū Envirocare. Their low-carbon aluminium window and door systems offer thermal break technology , keeping the warmth in and the cold out – reducing condensation and creating a warm, comfortable indoor environment. “We are conscious of our environmental responsibilities and are actively working towards our net zero carbon goals,” Asitha says. “Partnering with Omega, a company that aligns with our sustainability values, strengthens our commitment to eco-friendly practices. Our goal is to be the number-one service provider in our industry and region.” The company has embraced digital workflows to minimise paper usage, and ensures its supply chain partners share the same sustainability goals. Industrial • Commercial • Residential “Quality Solutions delivered on Time” INVERCARGILL QUEENSTOWN DUNEDIN CHRISTCHURCH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STEEL-FRAMED HOUSING INC 100% NEW ZEALAND OWNED AND OPERATED Hardie Fasteners is proud to partner with Their product range caters to various architectural styles, with custom and standard configurations available. With cutting-edge machinery, software, and digital job-management systems, Thwaites Aluminium has evolved significantly from its early days of manual processing to a highly efficient, technology-driven operation. Thwaites Aluminium manufactures and supplies a diverse range of products, from new builds, replacement windows, entrance doors, roof lights, porches, conservatories, and retrofitting solutions. “Everything we do is about quality and precision. Each product meets the highest standard, down to the millimetre.” Long-serving staff and a strong team culture signify Thwaites Aluminium’s commitment to looking after its staff, says Asitha, many of whom have been with the company for decades. “We value our employees and provide an environment where they can thrive, which is why our staff retention rate is so high.” “Our longest-serving member, Tom Irvine, has been with the company for 35 years. We have a few staff who are over 20 years and others over or close to 10 years now. With 36 years’ experience, a strong team and high-quality, great-value products, Thwaites Aluminium continues to set new standards in aluminium joinery.
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